Mr David Roberts
Consultant ENT Surgeon
About David Roberts
Specialty: Consultant ENT (ear, nose and throat) Surgeon with a surgical practice in rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, and advanced sinus and skull base surgery
Conditions seen: sinusitis (rhinosinusitis), chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, blocked nose, nasal dysfunction, rhinosinusitis in children
Tests, treatments and procedures: endoscopic sinus surgery, treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis, septoplasty, turbinate reduction surgery, rhinoplasty, cone beam CT (CBCT) scan, microscopic examination and microsuction
Often consulted by patients with: a persistently blocked nose, recurrent or long-standing sinus problems, nasal polyps, or an interest in nasal reshaping surgery
Patient ages seen: 14+
Also: over 25 years in the field; holds a postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Surgery from the University of London; published on sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty and rhinoplasty
Language: English
Mr David Roberts is a Consultant ENT (ear, nose and throat) Surgeon at Welbeck’s Ear, Nose & Throat centre in London, with over 25 years’ experience in the field. His surgical practice centres on rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, and advanced sinus and skull base surgery. He treats a range of nasal and sinus conditions, including sinusitis (rhinosinusitis), chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, a persistently blocked nose, nasal dysfunction and rhinosinusitis in children.
His practice combines functional and aesthetic nasal surgery, including septoplasty to straighten the nasal septum and improve airflow, and turbinate reduction surgery to reduce tissue that may be contributing to nasal obstruction. For persistent sinus problems, he offers treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis and endoscopic sinus surgery, using minimally invasive techniques to access the sinuses through the nose.
To investigate nasal and sinus problems, Mr Roberts can use cone beam CT (CBCT) scanning to provide detailed images of the sinuses and surrounding structures. His wider ENT practice also includes microscopic examination and microsuction of the ear when required.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Roberts has published across rhinology, facial plastic surgery and other areas of ENT. His research includes work on the diagnosis of inflammatory sinonasal disease, balloon sinuplasty, augmentation rhinoplasty and dermal fillers in facial plastic surgery, as well as nasal physiology and salivary gland conditions.
Expertise
- Rhinoplasty
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Advanced sinus and skull base surgery
- Nasal Dysfunction
- Otorhinolaryngology
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 14+
- Qualifications
Mr Roberts has worked in ENT for over 25 years. He was awarded a Certificate of Completion of Training in Otolaryngology as well as in facial plastic surgery and holds a postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Surgery from the University of London. He is also certified by the Specialist Advisory Committee in Otorhinolaryngology (head and neck surgery) and holds a Certificate of Specialist Training issued by the authority of the Medical Royal Colleges.
Qualifications:
Certificate of Completion of Training in Otolaryngology and in facial plastic surgery
Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Surgery (University of London)
Certificate of Specialist Training, by the authority of the Medical Royal Colleges
Certification by the Specialist Advisory Committee in Otorhinolaryngology
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Mr Roberts has contributed to peer-reviewed research across rhinology, facial plastic surgery and wider ENT practice. His publications include work on inflammatory sinonasal disease, balloon sinuplasty, rhinoplasty techniques and dermal fillers, as well as nasal physiology, glaucoma and salivary gland disorders.
Key Publications:
The diagnosis of inflammatory sinonasal disease. J Laryngol Otol. 1995;109(1):27–30. DOI: 10.1017/S0022215100129160
Wegener’s granuloma – presenting as a unilateral parotid swelling. J Laryngol Otol. 1994;108(5):431–432. DOI: 10.1017/S0022215100126994
Seeding of a parotid pleomorphic adenoma. J Laryngol Otol. 1995;109(7):671–673. DOI: 10.1017/S0022215100130993
Continuous nasal positive airway pressure with a mouth leak: effect on nasal mucosal blood flux and nasal geometry. Thorax. 1995;50(11):1179–1182. DOI: 10.1136/thx.50.11.1179
Parotid duct stenosis: interventional radiology to the rescue. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1995;77(6):444–446.
A review of dermal fillers in facial plastic surgery. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010;18(4):295–302. DOI: 10.1097/MOO.0b013e32833b5162
Re: Discontinuing nasal steroids might lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma. Clin Otolaryngol. 2010;35(1):72. DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-4486.2009.02058.x
Balloon sinuplasty in acute frontal sinusitis. Rhinology. 2009;47(4):375–378. DOI: 10.4193/Rhin08.057
Permacol in augmentation rhinoplasty: how we do it. Clin Otolaryngol. 2009;34(1):68–75. DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-4486.2008.01855.x
- Professional memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of England
ENT UK
European Rhinology Society
British Association of Otorhinolaryngology
- Certifications and Awards
Certified by the Specialist Advisory Committee in Otorhinolaryngology (head and neck surgery)
Certificate of Specialist Training, by the authority of the Medical Royal Colleges
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Frequently asked questions
Mr Roberts treats the full range of nose and sinus conditions including sinusitis (rhinosinusitis), chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, blocked nose and nasal dysfunction, as well as rhinosinusitis in children. His surgical practice includes endoscopic sinus surgery, advanced sinus and skull base surgery, septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery.
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat ongoing or recurrent sinus problems. It is performed through the nostrils using a small camera called an endoscope, so there are no external cuts. The aim is to open the sinus drainage pathways, helping the sinuses to drain and improving airflow through the nose. Mr Roberts performs endoscopic sinus surgery as part of his specialist practice in nasal and sinus conditions.
Yes. Rhinoplasty is a key part of Mr Roberts’ surgical practice, including both functional surgery to improve how the nose works and aesthetic surgery to change its shape or appearance. His specialist training in this area includes a Certificate of Completion of Training in facial plastic surgery and a postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Surgery from the University of London. He has also published research on augmentation rhinoplasty techniques.
Mr Roberts sees patients aged 14+, including young people with rhinosinusitis and other nasal and sinus conditions.
Mr Roberts offers a cone beam CT (CBCT) scan to investigate sinus problems. This provides detailed images of the nose and sinuses, helping to identify areas of inflammation or blockage and inform the most appropriate treatment.